The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-21
In Brief

CONFERENCE BETWEEN CARPENTERS.
The boss carpenters will have conference at
the Builders Exchange this evening, to try and
reach an agreement with the journevmen on the
matter OF shorter time and better wages. The
jourpeymen will be represented by a committee.
JURY THAT CAN'T AGREE.
The jury in the Ferry damage suit against the
Surgical Institute is still out. and has intimated
they can never agree They will probably be
discharged this morning They are about
equally divided for finding for the defendant and
finding for the plaintiffs for the same amount
given before-$4, 500.
INJUSTICE TO A MOTHER.
In noticing the finding of the missing Fife
Lowry last week, an injustice done the
mother in stating the cause of her leaving home.
ment or bad advice from the mother, who is
vouched for as a lady of the best character and
an honorable and kind parent.
RESIDENCE DAMAGED BY FIRE.
The residence of II. D. Pierce, corner of
Meridian and Fifth streets, caught fire yester
day morning. at o'clock, and was damaged
considerably before the department. arrived.
The fire started in the roof from sparks from
defective f1ue. The second story was badly
damaged, but the total loss does not exceed $500,
and is covered by insurance.
THE TROUBLE AMONG THE PLAsTERERs.
The journeymen plasterers held another meet
ing yesterday afternoon to consider the differ
ences between them and the bosses regarding
the matter of wages. They are determined to
stick to their demand for 35 cents per hour.
committee was appointed to meet with a COM
mittee from the bosses this evening at the
Builders Exchange. They claim that at least
two-thlrds OF the bosses are willing to grant the
advance tn
minority.
DEATH OF AN AGED CoLORED WOMAN.
There was sorrowfu crowd of colored peo-
pie of all ages and conditions of life about No.
16 Minerva street, yesterday, to do honor to the
lifeless remains of the Oldest colored person in
Indianapolis. The deceased was Mrs. Sylvia
Scott widow of Richard Scott. She was los
years of age Jan. 10, and has been resident of
Indianapolis since she was released from slavery.
Until the last week she has been in remarkably
good health. Saturday she became i'll and died
suddenly yesterday forenoon
M'CAws TRIAL FOR MURDER.
The trial of William McCaw for murder
committed nineteen years ago, at picnic near
the city, will begin before jury in the Criminal
Court this morning. at 9 O clock. Nearly one
hundred witnesses have been summoned, and the
case will probably last all week. Mr. McCaw
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prominent men in Illinois expects 10 prove that
he has led upright, honest life since the crime
was committed. He will be defended by ex-
Prosecutor Harding and Attorney Link, of Lin
coin, Ill.
A Observation-Disclosures SOCIAL.
The social entertainment given by the Furni-
ture-workers Union, No Is, at Mozart Hall, last
evening" was we'll attended, and was very
pleasant affair. The music, furnished by
Houghton's orchestra, excellent The So
cialistic SRngerbund furnished vocal music of a
very high order. Mr.. Max Schwartzer sang a
| solo, Messrs G. w. Reich and G. F. Beher a
| duet, and Mr.. Knode bass solo, An address
| was made by Mr.. N. Kerr and contained many
| good suggestions as to how the furniture makers
can better their condition Refreshments were
| served, and the entertainment closed with a So
| cial hop.
| GERMAN MEASLES ON THE SOUTH SIDE.
German measles" said DR.. Hadey, yester
| day. "has taken fresh root among the children
| Of the South Side, and is spreading very rapidly.
! The disease is curious one in some respects
1t is a hybrid or cross between our common
measles and scarlet fever, and, although its
| symptoms are similar to both, it has mono Of the
fatality or after-effects of either disease. Some
| times the face and upper part Of the body will
| exhibit every indication of a genuine oil
| measles, while the lower portion will give evi
| i
| is alarming to parents, but with proper care sell
| dom proves fatal Good nursing and little med
| icine is the usual prescription of the physician.
| DECORATION OF MILITARY FAIR BOOTHS.
| It is expected that the work of erecting anc
decorating the booths of the military fair, a.
Tomlinson Hall, so well begun on Saturday, will
be completed to-day in order that all may be in
readiness for the fair, which will open tomorrow
| evening. The ladies are therefore urged *
come early to-day that the work of preparation
may not be mpeded or delayed. The war relic
department is not likely to suffer for lack O.
| trophies. In addition to the large number tina
have been sent in. the ladies have carte blanch.
to draw on the State library for any or all thu
war relics that find sanctuary there. A notabl,
relic that has been sent in is $50 pound shell
| which fred into Vcksburg by one of Gen
Buffers mortar boats, but which failed to OK
plode. 1t is spherical and yet weighs. with it
| deadly contents extracted, 2l5 pounds. TIL,
shell belongs to Mrs. DIR. Collins, of this city
It is twelve inches in diameter and its appear
ance is very deceiving as to weight
FIGHTING FOR THE LEAGUE FRANCHISE.
A special telegram to the Journal states tina
President Young, of the Washington baseball
club, says: ''In response to my letter to the va
rious clubs, l have received instructions from
Boston, Philadelphia and Washington to cas-
their votes in favor of the admission of Indian
apolis, and / will hear from Pittsburg and De
troit by the time 1 reach Pittsbure to- morrow
New York and Chicago will have their ow
representatives at the committees meeting there
and all indications point tn the selection Q
Indianapolis as a successor of the Eiarnons i
the League. The principal objection raise
against Kansas City is that it makes too wide
circuit for the exchequer of the other clubs bu
of course we will consider every propostio
made to u.s." 1t has been claimed that the al
bitraton committee has not the power to decid
where the eighth club shall be located. TIL
League rules however, show that the committe
has not only the requisite power, but that its dc
| clsion is to be final. The Indiana polls delegate
left for Pittsburg yesterday afternoon.
"While the Legislature is doing so much goo